Home Improvement and Remodeling | This Old House

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Create a Festive Farmhouse Dining Room

Vintage furnishings set the stage for a homey holiday spread. Here's how to re-create this welcoming feel using thrifty finds

Roger Cook selects houseplants for different situations with expert Carrie Kelly

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook learns how to select houseplants for different situations from expert...

How to Select Houseplants for Your Home

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Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains R-value and the need for good insulation

Understanding Insulation and R-Value

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Get inspired to deck the halls at your old house

Editor's Picks: Our Favorite Holiday Decorating Ideas

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Every month, Ask This Old House and The Home Depot will present a practical home improvement project—from...

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Doug and Casey Hinkle of Ohio wowed the judges with their kitchen renovation

Competition was intense, but these TOH Insiders' projects were recognized as the best of the best

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Centriq is on a mission to radically simplify your life as a homeowner. Learn how

Centriq | The Ultimate Mobile App for Home Organization, Repair and Maintenance

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We are so excited to unveil our Idea House in Narragansett, Rhode Island! Learn more about special custom...

Have a Look Inside the 2018 Idea House

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Find the zone for your town to determine what plants will flourish in your yard.

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map

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Now you can purchase the project plans featured in full episodes of The New Yankee Workshop

The New Yankee Workshop | Get Norm's Building Plans

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Givz, available as an app and a website, allows you to easily donate to your favorite charities. This is how you can...

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We proudly support the mikeroweWORKS Foundation through our Generation Next campaign. Together, we're...

Generation NEXT

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Jamestown Net-Zero House

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Inspirational home and yard transformations from TOH fans just like you!

Reader Remodels

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In a new partnership, TOH joins forces with The House Designers to bring you amazing home-building plans. Check it...

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Pro tips for using the Domino Joining System, HK 55 Carpentry Saw, Kapex Sliding Compound Miter Saw, Carvex Jigsaw,...

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Winterize your house to keep it cozy and warm with these smart upgrades

Winter Upkeep

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Planning a kitchen, bath, bedroom, or deck project? These calculators will help you design the space you want at a...

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Lightning-fast repairs you can get done in no time

23 Quick Fixes

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Transport your holiday tree without risking life, limb, or damage to your house

How to Get Your Christmas Tree Home, Fuss-Free

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Refaced cabinets and a handful of inexpensive finishing touches, like new hardware and a resurfaced countertop,...

A Charming Kitchen Revamp for $1,527

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Winter prep to keep your grounds clean and safe this winter

Snow and Ice Removal

Ice dam on home exterior

Icicles may be pretty but they can tear off gutters, loosen shingles, and cause water to back up into your house....

How to Get Rid of Ice Dams

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We asked TOH editors and fans to share their holiday wish lists. Here, we bring you the most-wanted gifts of the...

NEW ITEMS ADDED! Holiday Gift Guide 2018

Kevin O’Connor travels to UL Laboratories to learn about preventing fires from holiday decorations

Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor travels to UL Laboratories to learn about preventing fires from holiday...

How to Prevent Holiday Fires

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Over on Facebook, we asked what YOU were working on. Here's what TOH fans are doing around the house

YOUR Weekend Projects III

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From dollhouses and play kitchens you can assemble together, to STEM/ STEAM toys that spark interest in tech and the...

Best Educational Toys | Gift Guide 2018

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These home inspectors have seen it all! Here's our latest round up from ASHI Reporter

Best of Home Inspection Nightmares

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The last thing you want to be thinking about when you're standing on a ladder is falling off it. Here, six tips for...

Decorating the House? How to Use a Ladder Safely

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This Old House has assembled 26 over-the-top abodes with holiday lights so bright, you could probably see them from...

World's Wildest Holiday House Displays

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20 ways to prepare for the holidays to make your digs more functional, safe, and guest-friendly

The Holiday-Ready House

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Here are the decorations on the TOH tree this year!

Our Favorite Christmas Tree Ornaments

Gingerbread House Village - AMAZON, WILTON

Make easy work of building your old gingerbread house, thanks to these handy kits from Wilton

Gingerbread House Kit Shopping Guide

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For a spectacular display that's merry and bright—and doesn't blow a fuse—follow these five tips from lighting pros

5 Things to Know Before You Hang Holiday Lights

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Don't show up empty handed! Say "thank you" to friends and family with a thoughtful (and useful!) gift when you...

Best Gifts for Party Hosts | Gift Guide 2018

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Up to the challenge of moving (and rescuing!) an old farmhouse? Consider this opportunity in Louisville

Save This Old House: Kentucky Italianate for $9,990

Tips to clean your dishwasher to ensure it cleans your dishes effectively

Is your dishwasher ready for prime time? Here are some dishwasher cleaning tips to ensure that your dinnerware gets...

How to Clean a Dishwasher

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Your empty house is an easy target for burglars. Deter them with these tactical tips

Holiday Home Security Dos and Don'ts

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Roger Cook has some tips to make sure a tree that’s been cut doesn’t dry out and become a fire hazard

How to Keep Your Christmas Tree Fresh

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Make sure your home is in top shape for festivities with friends and family

Quick Fixes to Make Before Holiday Guests Arrive

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Prep now for common household disasters you may (unfortunately) encounter

56 Essential Survival Skills for Homeowners

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TOH puts together tool kits for the beginner, semi-skilled, and experienced DIYer

Must-Have Tools for Every Skill Level

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Proper insulation is the best way to maximize comfort and minimize energy bills

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